Grading Panel
Added June 2010: Click here for an Application for Registration of EKF Dan Grades and ordering Certificates
The Board of the EKF have agreed to establish a Technical Grading Panel (TGP) which will enable members to achieve a senior Dan grade.
The minimum age a person can be EKF registered as a 1st Dan is 16 years, under that age they are considered to be junior Dan grades.
All 1st Dan grades and above who are aged 18 or over are required to be registered with the EKF (no cost). EKF Dan Grade Certificates are available at a cost option.
1st Dan minimum age 16 years
- 2 Dan minimum 2 years between grade
- 3 Dan minimum 3 years between grade
- 4 Dan minimum 4 years between grade
- 5 Dan minimum 5 years between grade
- 6 Dan minimum 6 years between grade
- 7 Dan minimum 7 years between grade
- 8 Dan minimum 8 years between grade
- 9 Dan minimum 9 years between grade
- 10 Dan minimum 10 years between grade
The EKF TGP consists of selected senior representatives of English karate, covering all styles, each panel member has over 35 years experience in karate.
This service has been requested by members, especially Associations whose Chief Instructor do not have the facility for promotion and senior grades who would prefer the option of undergoing a physical examination conducted by an EKF TGP.
The EKF TGP will be geographically dispersed around the country. Such events could follow a member’s course or be held as a scheduled EKF Grading.
It is felt that the criteria for consideration will include the candidate's ability to teach others at an appropriate level and therefore candidates should be prepared to conduct a lesson to demonstrate their ability.
Further details, including anticipated costs, will be available upon request, to EKF members.
For further information, contact Chris Thompson. Email: cthompson1@btconnect.com
